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Accessing Your Trip Details: Locate your reservation using your confirmation code and last name. There, you can typically find an option to "Change trip" or "Modify flight." Follow the steps to select new travel dates.
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At the Airport: For same-day changes or urgent adjustments, you can approach an American Airlines agent at the ticket counter or gate.
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Initial Purchase Window: If you shift your travel date within 24 hours of its initial purchase, and it was booked at least two days prior to departure, you can often make changes without a penalty.
Fare Differences: For most tickets (Main Cabin and above), dedicated change fees have largely been removed for domestic and some international routes. However, if your newly selected flight dates result in a higher fare, you will need to pay the difference in price. If the new flight is less expensive, you may receive a travel credit for future use.
Basic Economy Restrictions: These tickets are generally not eligible for voluntary date adjustments after the initial 24-hour period has passed.
Airline-Initiated Disruptions: If American Airlines alters your flight (e.g., a substantial delay or cancellation), you are typically offered options for rebooking on new dates without additional cost.
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